Pediatric Hepatology Section Chief
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Doctor/Physician
Pediatrician, Medical Doctor
Overview
Working Title
Pediatric Hepatology Section Chief - Open Rank
Department
Peds-Gastroenterology - 412008
Posting Open Date
07/28/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Appointment Type
Open Rank
Vacancy
FAC
0005572
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours Per Week
40
Fte
1
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date
07/01/2026
As part of our strategic plan toward a new, free-standing, 550-bed Children’s hospital, the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, seeks an accomplished academic physician to serve as Section Chief of Pediatric Hepatology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This position is full-time, fixed term, variable track and/or tenure/tenure track. Rank will be determined at a level commensurate with the applicant’s experience and accomplishments.
The Section Chief will report to the Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology. The ideal candidate will be a nationally recognized leader in pediatric hepatology with the vision and skills to build a world-class academic liver program. They will have a strong commitment to academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advancing the field of medicine. As part of the planned expansion, this position also comes with significant support from UNC Health in building a pediatric liver transplant team.
Responsibilities- Providing strategic direction and clinical leadership for the pediatric liver program
- Overseeing clinical operations and quality improvement initiatives
- Developing and expanding liver transplantation services
- Advancing the research mission through clinical trials and translational studies
- Fostering the educational mission by teaching medical students, residents, and fellows
- Recruiting and mentoring faculty members
- Collaborating with leadership across departments and disciplines
MD or DO with board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology, additional fellowship training or extensive experience in Pediatric Hepatology.
Preferred Qualifications , Competencies, And Experience- Proven track record of academic accomplishments in clinical care, research, and education
- Strong leadership and administrative skills
- Experience in program building and faculty development
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Not Applicable.
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